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Boonshoft Museum
of Discovery

2600 DeWeese Parkway
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 275-7431
Fax (937) 275-5811

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Hours

Monday – Saturday
    9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sunday
    12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Easter

General Admission

Children (2-12) $7.50
Adults $8.50
Seniors $7.50
Children (under 2) Free
Members are FREE!

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Summer Discovery Camps
2010 Discovery Camps

Spend your summer on an adventure with the experienced staff at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, SunWatch and Fort Ancient. Building, thinking, experimenting and creating are the basis for activity-packed classes designed to nurture creativity, teamwork and kids' interest in science, culture and nature. 

Discover…Invent…Explore…Make friends…Have fun!


Summer Discovery Camp

Summer Discovery Camp(Pre-K – Kindergarten)
(First – Fourth Grade)
(Fifth – Sixth Grade)

Choose from a variety of classes that offer unique science experiences, fun activities, exciting experiments and many opportunities to build self-esteem and healthy risk-taking through individual attention, group interaction, personal success, and physical activity. Each camper will receive an official printed Boonshoft Discovery Camp T-shirt.

July 5-9
July 12-16
July 19-23

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Harry Potter Camps

(Ages 9 – 12)

Harry Potter® Camp. 
Let your imagination – and the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery – take you to Hogwarts as you explore the science behind the mystery at Harry Potter® Camp.  Camps available for both First Years, and Second & Third Year Wizards!

June 14-18 - CLOSED

June 21-25

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iLead Workshops

(Seventh - Tenth Grade)

iLead Summer WorkshopsExpand your horizons and discover the possibilities at Boonshoft iLead Summer Workshops!

June 28-July 2
July 5-9
July 12-16
July 19-23

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Camp Invention®

Camp Invention

(First - Sixth Grade)

The program consists of five exciting modules that create an outlet for children to extend school year learning through FUN, hands-on activities that develop important life skills that prepare them for the 21st century.

July 26 – 30
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

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Discovering the Past at Fort Ancient

(Fourth - Eigth Grade)

Summer at Fort AncientPut on your archaeologist hat and uncover the mysteries of ancient burial mounds and artifacts, fossils and forests. Listen to the sounds of a native flute player, learn the fine art of spear throwing, or dress in 18th century regalia for frontier fun. Bring the past to life this summer at Fort Ancient. Cost is $50.00 per student.

July 6-9 or July 13–16
9:00 a.m.-noon

Learn More at FortAncient.org

Summer LORE at SunWatch

(Ages 4 – 14)

Summer LORE at SunWatch  SunWatch offers an exciting and diverse array of Summer Camp offerings, suitable for children of all interests and ages, ranging from 4 – 14 years.

June 15-18, July 27-30 
9:00 a.m.-noon

Survivor Skills Camp 
July 13–16
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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